research 27th Meeting of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT)
Hair testing is crucial for forensic science and public health.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Status report from the American Acne & Rosacea Society on medical management of acne in adult women, part 1: overview, clinical characteristics, and laboratory evaluation.
Acne in adult women is common and requires thorough evaluation and treatment due to its impact on self-esteem.
research The use of auto-antibody testing in the evaluation of interstitial lung disease (ILD) – A practical approach for the pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research Comorbid laboratory abnormalities in female pattern hair loss patients
Many women with hair loss also have zinc deficiency, iron depletion, or thyroid issues.
research Impact of Laboratory Work Up and Supplementation on Alopecia Patients: A Single-Center Retrospective Chart Review.
Vitamin supplements may not improve hair thickness or density in patients with non-scarring hair loss.
research Acute dermal and ocular irritation testing of rice bran supercritical CO2 extract (RB-SCE) and 0.5% RB-SCE essence product
Rice bran extract caused moderate skin irritation but no eye irritation, while a diluted essence was not irritating to skin and only slightly to guinea pigs.
research Hereditary Vitamin D Resistant Rickets: Clinical, Laboratory, and Genetic Characteristics of 2 Iranian Siblings
Two siblings with a genetic mutation had a form of rickets that doesn't respond to vitamin D.
research An Unusual Cause of Primary Amenorrhea
The 18-year-old girl likely has a condition called müllerian agenesis, which caused her to not have a uterus and experience no menstrual periods.
research Clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in children
Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.
research Diffuse hair loss: Its triggers and management
To manage diffuse hair loss, identify the cause, improve nutrition, remove triggers, and use specific treatments like minoxidil or finasteride.
research Prepregnancy Phenotype and Physiological Characteristics in PCOS
Women with PCOS have different body composition and some metabolic differences compared to healthy women.
research Salt-losing tubulopathy and chronic dermatitis
Genetic testing for EGFR mutations is crucial in similar cases.
research Skin organoids: A new human model for developmental and translational research
Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.
research Preparation, Characterization and Molecular Docking Study of some New Pyrazole Derivatives Derived from 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole.
New pyrazole derivatives may help treat hair loss, but more testing is needed.
research A Theoretical Model for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Using the STEAP3 Protein, and the Genetic Challenges of Treating AGA
STEAP3 protein might help treat hair loss, but more testing is needed.
research 7452 A Diagnostically Challenging Case of Hyperandrogenism in Postmenopausal Woman
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing high testosterone in older women and the need for thorough testing.
research Evaluating hair growth promoting effects of candidate substance: A review of research methods
The document concludes that while lab results for hair growth promotion are promising, human trials are needed and better testing methods should be developed.
research Retrospective Review of 2851 Female Patients With Telogen Effluvium: A Single‐Center Experience
Ferritin and vitamin B12 deficiencies are common causes of hair loss in women aged 18-45.
research Animal models of psoriasis—highlights and drawbacks
Animal models help study psoriasis but have limitations and don't fully mimic the human disease.
research The Complexities of Iron Deficiency in Patients After Bariatric Surgery
People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
research Alopecia and Iron Deficiency: An Interventional Pilot Study in Primary Care to Improve the Request of Ferritin
Automatically measuring ferritin can help identify iron deficiency in women with hair loss.
research A Neonate with Unexplained Hair Loss
The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
research An Innovative Herbal Hair Tonic Derived from Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) Extract
Portulaca-based hair tonics are promising eco-friendly and effective cosmetic alternatives.
research 837 From genotoxic stresses to skin damage: Distinct, novel mechanisms of skin and hair damage in chemo/radiation therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, marked by symptoms like hair growth and menstrual issues, and requires personalized treatment.
research Syphilis: A great imitator
Syphilis has a wide range of symptoms that can look like other diseases, and if not treated, it can progress to a more serious stage, especially in HIV-positive patients.
research The 2018 Revision to the Process of Care Model for Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction
The 2018 update to the ED care model added a new severity score and stressed a detailed evaluation of both physical and psychological aspects.
research Topical imiquimod—Be aware of the unexpected
A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
research Evaluation and Management of the Hair Loss Patient in the Primary Care Setting
Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
research Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism
Topical finasteride may help treat facial hirsutism in women.